NCT06141447PHASE2RecruitingAccepts Healthy Volunteers
Changes in Hemorrhage With Prophylactic Oxytocin for Dilation and Evacuation
University of Colorado, Denver
Start Date
5/2/2024
Completion Date
11/2/2026
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of prophylactic oxytocin on hemorrhage rates for second trimester dilation and evacuation (D\&E) in the clinic setting.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 55 years
Inclusion Criteria:
* clinic-based D\&E at 18 weeks gestational age and above
* speaks English or Spanish
Exclusion Criteria:
* refuses IV
* history of coagulopathy
* anticoagulant use in the preceding five days
* chorioamnionitis or sepsis
* suspected placenta accreta spectrum
* intrauterine fetal demise
* multiple gestation
* use of misoprostol for cervical preparation
Interventions
DRUG
Oxytocin + normal saline
DRUG
Normal saline
Conditions
Hemorrhage
Locations
Comprehensive Women's Health Center
Denver, Colorado 80230
United States